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Why Warriors’ Kuminga believes he’s best served at small forward originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAIE, Hawaii – As Warriors coach Steve Kerr continually preaches open competition in the starting lineup outside of Steph Curry, and presumably Draymond Green, fourth-year pro Jonathan Kuminga is looking to firmly establish his spot while seeking a massive payday. Kuminga, for a …

The Knicks made things official on Wednesday afternoon, announcing the acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns in a three-team trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Charlotte Hornets. New York acquired Towns from Minnesota and the draft rights to James Nnaji from the Hornets, while Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, Keita Bates-Diop, and a future first-round pick when to the Timberwolves. Charlie Brown, …

At age 37, Stephen Curry remains one of the game’s elite No. 1 shot creators and scorers. If there were doubters, Curry shut them up during the Paris Olympics. But who is the Warriors No. 2 scorer? The Warriors don’t have one. For years it was Klay Thompson, but he’s in Dallas now (and he hasn’t been that guy for …

Mazzulla reveals origin of Celtics ‘World Tour’ T-shirts in Abu Dhabi originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The reigning NBA champions have taken their act overseas — and they’re already making a fashion statement. The Boston Celtics landed in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to begin preparation for two exhibition games against the Denver Nuggets later this week in the capital …

Klay details biggest Warriors-to-Mavericks system adjustments originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After spending 13 years with one team, it will take some time for Klay Thompson to adjust to a new offense with the Dallas Mavericks. The former Warriors guard is getting acclimated to his new team after signing a three-year, $50 million contract with Dallas this offseason …

Warriors training camp takeaways: Competition for new roles underway originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAIE, Hawaii – The first day of Warriors training camp for the 2024-25 NBA season on the BYU-Hawaii campus wasn’t so much about individuals standing out or combinations of players impressing coaches. Steve Kerr’s point of emphasis Tuesday instead was structure. The goal is …

You can’t leave a fantasy basketball draft without taking a chance on at least a few sleepers. That won’t change for the 2024-25 draft season. Here, Dan Titus is joined by RotoWire analysts Alex Barutha and Kirien Sprecher to reveal their favorite targets with sleeper potential. Our favorite sleeper picks at guard Collin Sexton, Utah Jazz (Yahoo ADP: 119) Sexton …

We knew it was coming. Still, it was a little shocking to see the first time — Klay Thompson in a Dallas Maverick uniform. Thompson said he couldn’t be happier. After a few challenging post-injury seasons in Golden State — where he put up numbers but his efficiency and defense slipped, he understandably was not the same All-NBA player he …

Knicks fans are still coming down from the shock of Friday night’s blockbuster trade, in which New York dealt Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo for Karl-Anthony Towns. The acquisition brings home one of the best shooting bigs of all time, who has the potential to transform their offense into a juggernaut. There’s little concern as to how the Knicks will …

Picking the right players and knowing who to fade are critical factors in forming a competitive fantasy basketball team. We’ve covered the guards and forwards facing competition or injury concerns; today, we close out our positional look by zeroing in on three centers to avoid in fantasy basketball drafts. Brook Lopez – C, Milwaukee Bucks Lopez, 36, is winning the …

Lowry expects former Heat teammate Martin to have ‘phenomenal impact’ for Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Kyle Lowry isn’t the sort of person to feign enthusiasm for the cameras. If he’s unimpressed or irritated, the six-time All-Star point guard won’t hide it. So when Lowry speaks about former Heat teammate Caleb Martin, his praise jumps out. “I think …

(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports Illustration) The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy! NEW YORK KNICKS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Karl-Anthony Towns (unofficially!), Mikal Bridges, Cameron Payne, Pacôme Dadiet, Tyler Kolek, Kevin McCullar Jr., Ariel Hukporti, Landry Shamet, the draft rights to James Nnaji …

(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports Illustration) The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy! DENVER NUGGETS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Russell Westbrook, Dario Saric, DaRon Holmes II Subtractions: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Reggie Jackson, Justin Holiday Complete roster The Big Question: Can the Nuggets stem the tide …

The Las Vegas Aces and reigning league MVP A’ja Wilson may be in trouble. Though Wilson kept the Aces in it down the stretch, it wasn’t enough to get past the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. The Liberty, powered by another huge outing from Breanna Stewart and a clutch finish from Sabrina Ionescu, fended off Wilson and the Aces …

What Edwards learned from Steph during Paris Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Anthony Edwards learned a lot during his time with Team USA at the Paris Olympics, particularly from Warriors star Steph Curry. Speaking to reporters on Minnesota Timberwolves Media Day, Edwards explained his Olympic experience. “The best thing I learned was from Steph,” Edwards said. “I …

Draymond makes physical prediction for first game vs. Klay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors star Draymond Green and his former teammate Klay Thompson will be friends for life, even after the sharpshooter left Golden State for the Dallas Mavericks. But things might not be as amicable on the court during the 2024-25 NBA season. “I’m running through …

Three takeaways from Kings’ first training camp practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – The first day of school has come and gone for the Kings, and the new kid in town quickly is getting acclimated to his new class. DeMar DeRozan spoke to media first after practice Tuesday, still a bit winded from one of the …

Victor Wembanyama is to make a leap this season and, to quote him after winning silver in the Paris Olympics, “I’m learning, and I’m worried for the opponents in a couple of years.” Maybe a few specific, well-known opponents in particular. Speaking to CBS Sports’ Ashley Niclole Moss Wembanyama laid out the three players he most would like to dunk …

Steph stresses importance of extension, staying ‘Warrior for life’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Plenty has changed over the past few seasons for the Warriors and franchise legend Steph Curry. Longtime Splash Brother Klay Thompson is with the Dallas Mavericks, former general manager Bob Myers no longer is with the organization and Curry now enters his 16th NBA …

Steph has hilarious self-aware recounting of Olympics dagger shot originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry had a hilarious response when asked about his late-game heroics in Team USA’s gold medal game against France during the Paris Olympics. Speaking to reporters during Warriors Media Day on Monday at Chase Center, Curry was asked if he saw that Kevin …

The NBA season is just a shade over three weeks away. Preseason basketball starts this Friday. Fantasy basketball diehards and mock drafters are already in full swing, however. Players’ average draft positions (ADP) can change significantly this early in the process. Below are six significant fantasy players that have seen their ADPs change meaningfully as of late. Fantasy basketball risers …

Draymond offers truth bomb on Warriors GM Dunleavy’s offseason moves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green is impressed with how the Warriors front office handled the always-turbulent NBA offseason. Speaking to reporters during Warriors Media Day, the 34-year-old gave his take on Golden State’s lack of significant roster moves. “To see them stand pat and say, ‘No, …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill spoke with the Cavaliers guard about his focus for the upcoming season, his expectations for the team under new head coach Kenny Atkinson and why he decided to sign an extension with Cleveland. Donovan joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of BodyArmor. View more Video Transcript Join us on behalf of body armor, Cleveland …

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Josh Hart is rarely at a loss for words. But for a second on Monday morning … well, he needed a second. With the reported blockbuster trade sending All-Star forward Julius Randle and sharpshooting guard Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota in exchange for All-Star sharpshooting big man Karl-Anthony Towns evidently not yet consummated, New York could not introduce …

EL SEGUNDO — Dalton Knecht. Bronny James. That’s it for changes to this season’s Los Angeles Lakers roster, two rookies who may not be part of the regular rotation (Knecht has a chance if he shoots 3s like the Lakers hope and shows he can do more than just that). Essentially, the Lakers are running it back with a roster …